henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
A thread to show all the best pictures of pro's racquet smashes. Inspired by @moon shot.
Smashing It. [pics]
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henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
Nick Kyrgios' response to the Jordan silhouette. Quintessential.
bobeeto
Hall of Fame
most iconic racquet smash of all time. bro busted through 6 like it was nothing haha
The stringers reaction
henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
The GOAT of this thread...
michael valek
Hall of Fame
Paire is the best because he brings a special attitude of contempt to the racket smash, as if the frame deliberately mistreated him and he is punishing it.
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
innoVAShaun
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MRfStop
Hall of Fame
@innoVAShaun epic pics as usual
innoVAShaun
G.O.A.T.
Nothing like wearing your nation's colors, smashing the Olympics symbol, and striking fear into the nearby ballperson.
henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
Bit of an unfortunate shorts color
McGradey
Hall of Fame
Don't forget chucking your racquet into the empty stands, where the crowd would ordinarily be sitting.
innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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RF_PRO_STAFF
Hall of Fame
Legend goes that ball kid is still being haunted in his dreams by Novak running after him with a smashed up PT113B.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Except that it it not the PT113B
Haters always fail with details…
henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
It's the Head Speed MP, no?
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
No, it is the PT346.1 as it was last 3 years…
henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
But I bought the Head Speed because it looks like his and had his face on the packaging??
Only joking
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
Marketing works.But I bought the Head Speed because it looks like his and had his face on the packaging??
Only joking
travlerajm
Talk Tennis Guru
The Olympic emblem is a symbol of sportsmanship.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Such a sad irony...
innoVAShaun
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datsveryinterestin
Professional
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I see lead under the bumper of Kygs smashed xi98!
I see lead under the bumper of Kygs smashed xi98!
hotasice
Semi-Pro
Then Nick is not honest when he has been quoted as not adding any weight other than leather grip to his frame. I believe he said when asked he believes in hitting the gym and getting stronger to add power to his ball.
Could be directly from yonex or just for matching purposes too. They’ve got great quality control but still have some come out light. No way to know unless somebody measures his sticks.
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Or he's too stupid/blasé to know/care that his racquet tech adds lead tape under the headguard?
datsveryinterestin
Professional
U guys might say I'm crazy but i think his much improved backhand has to do with adding lead at 12 in the past year or so. Less whippy now and smoother.
Yup, that's what I think from my recliner while drinking a cold one! Buurrp!
Yup, that's what I think from my recliner while drinking a cold one! Buurrp!
SystemicAnomaly
Bionic Poster
Moving images counts as pics, doughnut? Here ARod asks the chair ump, "have you given me a warning yet?".
Proper racket throwing acc to Andy:
Proper racket throwing acc to Andy:
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guanzishou
G.O.A.T.
Like Fedr's racquet, under the bumper guard!
jmacdaununder2
Legend
No wonder Kyrgios likes Djoker, they have so much in common, including a pressing need to watch Roddick’s vid.
Bronze Ace
New User
I got a good laugh on the 4th Djokovic pic where the staff guy is like "what the hell is going on." 
Nadal? No. There's a video on YT of him pretending. He's said in interviews he has never smashed one.
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Some people hate the idea of someone smashing a racquet. Yeah I get that. But if its a Babolat, then is it really so bad? 
innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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innoVAShaun
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Tennis_Slapper23
Rookie
I love when pros smash rackets. It just farther the gap between us and them. I rarely see a normal person break break a racket. Normally they will slam it with no intent and It might crack. For us breaking two racket is about 1000. 500 for the two you broke and 500 to replace the two you broke. For them it’s nothing.
